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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.01, 394.77 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.01, 394.77 and 118.83 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.01 : 394.77 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.01/394.77 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.01x = 394.77 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.01x = 46,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,910.52/263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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